Review of Marathon

The Flash: Marathon (2020)
Season 6, Episode 10
9/10
"Life's a marathon, not a sprint."
6 February 2020
Warning: Spoilers
The season 6 mid season premiere titled "Marathon" felt like a epilogue to Crisis on Infinite Earths. It showcased the changes made when the universe was reborn. I loved every single moment of this episode. It is my favorite mid season premiere since season 3. From the suspenseful moments to the heart to heart talks, this episode ticked all the right boxes for me.

The new intro of the Flash is awesome and excited me more for this episode. Hopefully, this intro wasn't just a one time thing. I loved how the intro showcased every main character of the show and their respective costumes.

The appearance of Diggle was just a joy to watch. His reaction to Barry's speed never gets old. In this episode, Diggle gave Barry the original mask from Oliver which he wore way back in seasons 2 and 3. Barry still had not fully recovered from Oliver's heroic sacrifice and thought that the mask had a hidden message. Diggle's line "Life's a marathon, not a sprint" to Barry was sweet and incredibly true.

This episode was heavily focused on Iris and her determination to find out more about Blackhole. I found her storyline incredibly intriguing and cannot wait for next week's episode. The ending alludes that a female version of Mirror Master will officially debut in episode 11.

To conclude, this episode started on a high note and never slowed down. Cisco's awesome Superman shirt, Diggle's appearance, Iris being a badass and an amazing journalist, the new intro and the unofficial debut of Mirror Master are just a few of the various moments that I enjoyed. I am loving this new post Crisis world.
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